The Winter Mantle
by Elizabeth Chadwick | Literature & Fiction | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0751529583 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0751529583 Global Overview for this book
Registered by chamonix44 of Almelo, Overijssel Netherlands on 12/11/2010
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
1 journaler for this copy...
I bought this book, especially for Bookcrossing, from a church book sale. It is a historical novel, and not something that I would choose to read myself, but I know there are plenty of readers who like this type of story. So I will be releasing this book soon for someone else to enjoy.Amazon Editorial Review:
Fresh from his defeat of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings, William of Normandy has returned home in triumph, accompanied by the English nobles he cannot trust to leave behind. For Waltheof of Huntingdon, however, rebellion is not at the forefront of his thoughts. From the moment he catches sight of Judith, daughter of the King's formidable sister, he knows he has found his future wife. When Waltheof saves Judith's life, it is clear that the attraction is mutual. But marriage has little to do with love in mediaeval Europe. William refuses to let the couple wed and Waltheof joins an uprising against him. William crushes the rebellion but decides the best way to keep Waltheof in check is to agree to the marriage. But is the match between Saxon earl and Norman lady one made in heaven or hell? As their children grow, Waltheof and Judith must choose between their feelings for each other and older loyalties. Based on an astonishing true story, THE WINTER MANTLE reaches from the turbulent reign of William the Conqueror to the high drama of the crusades.
Journal Entry 2 by chamonix44 at IKEA in Hengelo, Overijssel Netherlands on Saturday, December 11, 2010
At last the snow has thawed! I was able to walk outside without hanging on to my husband's arm or jacket sleeve for dear life! He is happy because he was worried I would pull the sleeve off his jacket! We went to IKEA. As usual I went armed with a bag full of Bookcrossing books. I left this one in one of the room settings, on a sort of wooden side table/storage box. It was next to a dark coloured sofa with red cushions. (see photos) Aaahhhh those cushions are so soft and comfortable. Sit down and rest your aching back against one of them, pick up this book and have a glance through it. Do you think you would like to read it? Yes? then please take it home with you and read it at your leisure! Enjoy!.
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Release Challenges:
This book was released as part of the following challenges in the Bookcrossing 'Release Challenges' forum:
1) "What's in a name challenge Dec 1 - Dec 31"
2)"Christmas/Dec. Holiday Release Challenge"
